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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 10, 2010
Mote scientist receives Albion College alumni award

Nick Whitney, a post-doctoral scientist at Mote, specializes in shark behavioral ecology.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota developer Floridays will no longer work to redevelop former commercial properties on the north end of Longboat Key.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 19, 2016
Floridays nixes plan for Longboat Key hotel

Floridays is terminating its contracts with three different ownership groups to redevelop the Whitney Beach commercial properties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nahman L'   Hrar poses with his portraits of Kofi Annan and Felipe Calderon.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 23, 2017
A tale of two portraits

Ringling Town Hall student artist Nahman L'Hrar created two portraits. The second portrait was presented to its subject March 22. The first has yet to meet its subject.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By John Morton |
  • May 21, 2014
Key Wireless Workgroup pushes fiber freedom

An independent group of citizens wants the town to build its own fiber optic network system.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Amnon Weinstein restores violins with an emotional history. Photo by Debra Yasinow
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 25, 2017
Violins of Hope: A Voice for the Voiceless

Amnon Weinstein and the 'Violins of Hope' break the silence of the Holocaust.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 20, 2016
We recommend …

If you’re an independent voter or still undecided on the local races, this might help you decide. Reader beware: We always favor candidates who back the freedom agenda.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 25, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 26

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Colin Baenziger of Colin Baenziger Associates will meet with Inter-District Authority board members on Friday to discuss potential candidates.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 12, 2011
Executive director search narrows

Colin Baenziger & Associates has narrowed the candidate pool for Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's executive director to eight.

  • East County
  • News
Cliff Kaplan, president of the Lakewood Ranch Dog Park, and his dog, Travis, regularly walk around Greenbrook Adventure Park. At the request of Town Hall, Kaplan's asking fellow dog park members to share the road when they drive  to the park.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 29, 2015
Drivers asked to share the road

CDD 4 seeks improved safety leading into Ranch dog park.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo. Grace Hullinger promotes peace on Earth from the float for the Sarasota Tabernacle Christian School Saturday, at the Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade in 2014.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 3, 2015
Sarasota calendar 12.3.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Dec. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 13, 2010
Twist of fate saves neighbor's home

After a Palmer Ranch man took a course on fire-extinguisher use, his neighbor's home caught on fire after a candle holder exploded.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Source: Steven Polzin, Center for Urban Transportation Research at the University of South Florida
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • November 2, 2017
The role of transit in Sarasota

It might make sense to offer transit vouchers for ride-sharing and paratransit services.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
An engineer with the city for 25 years, Alex DavisShaw is focused on helping Sarasota develop a long-term transportation strategy, among other efforts. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • April 30, 2015
Q+A with Alex DavisShaw

As an engineer with the city of Sarasota, Alex DavisShaw has a lot on her plate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"It's a lot of fun," club member Cheryl Griesbach said of the arrangement-making activity. "We're all learning."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 12, 2012
Garden Club cultivates cheer

The Lakewood Ranch Garden Club made floral arrangements for homebound East County seniors at their Dec. 10 meeting.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jim Shirley, executive director of the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County, strives to bring back a large and inclusive arts and cultural festival to downtown Sarasota.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 29, 2015
Festival for All Seasons

The Arts and Cultural Alliance, library system and Sarasota County Schools collaborate to revive two long-dormant arts events with a reimagined InspireSarasota!

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 29, 2013
Bullock wants Key taxpayers to halt funding

The town does not have the poorest bus ridership route in Manatee County but, it's the only municipality asked to help fund the route's annual cost.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 16, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 17

A calendar of our favorite arts and entertainment events happening in and around Sarasota this week, from Sarasota Festival of Vocal Arts to Drag Queen Bingo Bonanza.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Local business owner Chris Brown, right, with business partner Mike Granthon, left, purchased the Siesta Market property for $2.8 million. Photos by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 13, 2014
Brown expands Siesta properties list

Chris Brown and his business partner purchased the Siesta Market property at the beginning of November, adding to their collection of parcels on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 14, 2016
Chapman Sunshine case fees may eclipse $400,000

The city of Sarasota could pay an additional $50,000 as Citizens for Sunshine’s case against Commissioner Susan Chapman moves through an appeal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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